Several members of the Astronomical Society of Victoria and its
Outdoor Lighting Improvement Section
provided encouragement and comments on draft
material; in particular, Geoff Dudley, Deputy Director of the Section, and
Roger Davis, who pioneered interest in lighting improvement in the
Society. Members of the International Dark-Sky Association
, the British
Astronomical Association's Campaign for Dark Skies
,
the Sydney Outdoor Lighting Improvement Society
,
Sensible and Efficient Lighting to Enhance the Nighttime Environment
SELENE, NY State) and other groups for the
improvement of outdoor lighting offered much encouragement and useful
information.

James Benya (USA), Dr Dave Crawford (USA), Bob Crelin (USA), Bob Mizon
(UK), Dr Steve Pauley (USA) and others commented on draft material and
offered useful suggestions. Gail Clyma (USA), Dr Jenik Hollan (Czechia)
and Dr Paul Marchant (UK) corresponded helpfully at length about the work
over many months. Professor David Farrington (UK) pointed out numerous
faults in parts of an early draft and provided journal paper reprints,
allowing substantial improvements to be made in accuracy and objectivity.
It is a pleasure to acknowledge the extent of all of this support.
Mention of individuals or organisations anywhere in this document does not
imply their agreement with or responsibility for the content of this
document.

Finally, this report exists only because the very patient support of my
dear wife made it possible.